PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Opportunity:

Registered Nurse - PCU

Job Details:

• 36 orientation hours required
• Weekend coverage required, working every other weekend
• Float to other units when needed
• Patient population includes adults and geriatrics
• 42-bed unit caring for general medical, cardiac, and vascular patients
• Patient ratio experience of 5-6 patients required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Must have cardiac experience including cardiac drips, cardiothoracic surgeries, chest pain, post cath lab interventions, and other cardiac-specific diagnoses
• Provide post-operative care for cardiac and vascular procedures
• Manage cardiac and vasoactive drips including titration
• Provide oncology services including chemotherapy administration when inpatient
• Skills required include: BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, cardiac telemetry, central line care and management, chest tube management, feeding tube care, heparin protocols, high flow nasal cannula, interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, PCA management, PICC line management, phlebotomy, tracheostomy care, wound care and wound vac
• Interdisciplinary support available including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rapid response teams, and social services
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Epic EMR experience required
• Permanent license in-hand required at time of submission; temporary licenses are not accepted